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Wednesday, Feb. 9. The Physics Film Series presents Dr. EricMazur speaking on “Stopping Time.” Even though it is a concept
familiar to most, the passage of time remains one of the greatest
enigmas of the universe. After a discussion of the concept of time,
Prof. Mazur reviews historical attempts to "stop time," that is, to
capture events of very short duration, and then presents an
overview of current research into ultrafast processes using
short laser pulses. All are welcome to view this 70-minute
Perimeter Institute lecture. Time/Place: 4:05 p.m., Olin 124
Click here for the colloquia and films schedule.
Meetings/Gatherings
Sundays. Get Centred is a contemplative Christian worship service held on Sunday nights at 10 p.m. in the candlelit sanctuary of the Presbyterian Church. This half-hour service of music, prayer, scripture readings, and silence is a great way to start the week.—Jeff Jones
Tuesday, Feb. 8. MANDATORY meeting for all juniors and seniors planning to apply to medical school. If you are a re-applicant, you do not need to attend this meeting. The meeting will focus on the application process and important forms that must be completed. If you have any questions, please contact or email joe.workman@centre.edu. Time/Place: 11:20 a.m. in Young 112
—Joe Workman
Wednesday, Feb. 9 and Thursday, Feb. 10. Auditions for Subculture Speaks: A Dramatic Reading of Diverse American Voices. This convo (in the style of The Vagina Monologues or People Speak) is a chance for non-actors to participate in a theatrical event. No experience is necessary and there is a minimal time commitment. There are only five rehearsals and one performance. The performance will be Monday, Feb. 28. For more information, email david.winningham@centre.edu. Time/Place: Auditions will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Black Box (fifth floor of Grant). You only need to come for one of the audition times.
—David Winningham
Thursday, Feb. 10. CONVO: New Discoveries in Biblical Archaeology. Rabbi Joe Rapport of Louisville and Centre professor Tom McCollough will discuss new discoveries and how they relate to Judaism. They will also answer student questions about the talk and about Judaism in general. Time/Place: 6:30 p.m. in Vahlkamp Theatre
—Sallie Bright
Friday, Feb. 11. Valentine Silent Auction. Time/Place: 5-7:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 320 West Main Street, Danville. Click here for more information.
—Cindy Arnold
Friday, Feb. 11. Faculty, students, and staff are invited to hear Yarí Pérez Marín of Northwestern University talk on "Medicine and Literature in Early Colonial Mexico." Time/Place: 4:10 p.m., Crounse 301
—Marsha Crowe
Saturday, Feb. 12. Chinese Club invites you to celebrate the traditional Chinese New Year Spring Festival. You can learn how to make Chinese dumplings, decorate lanterns, and enjoy Chinese food! Time/Place: 4 p.m., Pearl basement
—Sophie Han
Feb. 14-18. Is reading quickly with good comprehension a concern of yours? Overwhelmed by hours upon hours of reading and feeling as though you're not getting anywhere? Check out Baldridge Reading and Study Skills program. You will learn many life-long skills that can be applied in every situation, such as faster reading with improved comprehension, increased concentration, and better note-taking skills. Plus, you use your own books while learning new techniques. Email mary.gulley@centre.edu for more information.
—Mary Gulley
Notices and Announcements
Most Notices and Announcements will run for one week only, so please mark your calendar for anything of interest. You can always go to the archives as well.Summer Employment at Centre College. Applications are now being accepted for summer workers. Please complete the application (click here) and return it to the Human Resources Department. Individual offices are not to make any job offers. All job offers will come from the Human Resources Department. Applications must be submitted no later than Feb. 24.
—Glenda Beaven
Need to change your meal plan? Stop by the Student Life Office and complete a form now through Feb. 16.
—Anita Bertram
Women of Centre: Are you interested in festival pageants? Would you like to represent Centre in one? Centre is looking for one of its many female students with excellent leadership, poise, and character to participate in this year’s Mountain Laurel Festival from May 26-29. If you’re interested, please contact the Student Life Office for an application. All materials are due to the Student Life Office by March 4.
—Megan Noltemeyer
Study Abroad Next Year: Students applying for one of Centre’s semester programs abroad next year should give out their faculty recommendations as soon as possible. Applications and faculty recommendations are available at the Center for Global Citizenship in Carnegie. Students may apply to more than one program. The study abroad application deadline is this Wednesday, Feb. 9, at noon. Turn in your application at the Center for Global Citizenship in Carnegie.
—Milton Reigelman
Want to be an R.A. next year? Be part of the R.A. family! Applications for R.A. positions may be found directly outside the Student Life Office on the second floor of the Campus Center and also here. The deadline for all application materials is Feb. 28. Email sarah.hall@centre.edu with any questions.
—Sarah Scott Hall
Miscellaneous
Lost and Found: Found in the Davidson room in Carnegie: an Elmer pencil case and another electronics item. Please call 238-5285 to claim.Faculty/Staff News from past weeks
Click here for Faculty NewsClick here for the Norton Center for the Arts Student Ticket Pickup Policy (PDF).
Click here for the AEGON Gallery Events Schedule.
Click here for Career Services Events.
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